Electric Skateboards

8 Lightning-Fast Electric Skateboards

Electric motors aren’t just for Teslas and electric bikes. The electric skateboard market has officially blown up, transforming the classic skateboard into a legitimate transportation alternative for short door-to-door commutes and last-mile trips. Electric skateboards are also a helluva lot of fun. The brand-new electric skateboards hitting the market right now will get you from point A to B and spike your adrenaline in the process.

Bolt Skateboard One of the latest electric skateboards to hit the streets is also one of the most convenient to use. The remote-controlled Bolt manages electric-powered speeds up to 13 mph while measuring less than 2 feet and weighing in under 9 lbs, half as much as some other electric boards. It will travel up to 6 miles to get you right to the door of the office, classroom or train, then strap seamlessly to your backpack so you can quickly step inside and get to where you’re going.

It even has a USB port for charging devices from its built-in lithium-polymer battery. The Bolt is on its way to a successful Indiegogo campaign, in which it can still be had for a pledge of $699 with estimated October delivery date. Check It Out Here

Metroboard Slim Electric Longboard Stealth Edition Think that cycling at night is dangerous? Try motor boarding home in your black suit and black shoes after a late day at the office. The all-new Metroboard Stealth Edition may sound like it’s built to make you disappear like a ninja, but the all-black board actually pops at night thanks to its high-power LEDs.

The white front lights illuminate the road just ahead, while the red rears keep you visible from behind. The board boasts a top speed of 20 mph and allows you to dial range between 10 and 20 miles with different battery/price options, starting at $1,149. Check It Out Here

ZBoard 2 Most electric skateboards rely on remote controls or smartphone apps for acceleration and braking. ZBoard pulls the controls out of your hands and injects them into your feet. The weight-sensing footpads let you lean forward to accelerate, back to brake, adding a more connected, intuitive feel to electric skateboarding.

The all-new ZBoard 2 packages that technology in the company’s lightest, most portable board to date, featuring built-in carry handles and as little as 16 lbs of curb weight. The 500-watt motor powers the board to speeds up to 20 mph and a robust range up to 24 miles. Pre-order prices start at $1,199 for the lightweight Blue Edition with 16 miles of range. Check It Out Here

BajaBoard Not all daily commutes are smooth, silky pavement. Maybe yours includes weather-ravaged sidewalk, gravel and a dirt-trail shortcut, all of which threaten to turn an ordinary electric skateboard into smoking wreckage. The BajaBoard is no ordinary electric skateboard, and it’s up for whatever comes its way.

The go-anywhere 4x4 uses a four-wheel drive system and automotive-inspired independent suspension to deliver a smooth ride over anything in your path. With up to 31 mph of speed, you’ll have a whole lot of fun kicking up that cloud of dirt in your wake. The BajaBoard is available for a $3,700 pre-order price now, with shipping planned for June. Check It Out Here

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